Re-accreditation
Our Family Law Accreditation is a recognised quality standard for family law practitioners.
Membership lasts for five years.
You can apply for re-accreditation up to three months before your accreditation expires.
Re-accreditation is a way of assuring clients and key stakeholders that you’re up to date with changes in family law practice and procedure.
Step 1: Read the guidance
Before you begin your application, you must read the:
- general scheme criteria and guidance (PDF 345 KB)
- Family Law Accreditation guidance notes (PDF 262 KB)
Step 2: Complete the form
Complete the application form – Family Law application form - reaccreditation (Word 235.9 KB)
Step 3: Submit your application
Your completed application is made up of:
- your application form
- four case reports
Do not send files larger than 18 MB. If necessary, send your supporting documents in separate emails.
Submit your application by email
Step 4: Pay the re-accreditation fee
We’ll send you an invoice when we receive your application.
The re-accreditation fee is £556.80 (VAT included).
Read more about the cost of re-accreditation
Step 5: Re-accreditation
Our accreditation team will review and assess your application.
We’ll let you know the outcome of your application once we’ve received your payment.
Appeals
If your application is unsuccessful, we’ll refund your membership fee.
You may appeal against our decision.
Contact us
Call: 020 7320 5797
Email: accreditation@lawsociety.org.uk
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday